1
a
: full of good spirits : merry
a cheerful host
b
: ungrudging
cheerful obedience
2
: conducive to cheer : likely to dispel gloom or worry
sunny cheerful room
Examples of cheerful in a Sentence
She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
New & Noteworthy Hint's Winter Variety Pack captures the chilly, lighthearted spirit with cheerful flavors and clean ingredients.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
His cheerful outlook is awesome for everyone connected with the team!
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The 10-inch covers include cheerful snowmen, reindeer, and wintery green.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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cheerful
adjective
cheer·ful
ˈchi(ə)r-fəl 
1
a
: full of good spirits
a cheerful outlook
b
: willing sense 3
cheerful obedience
2
: pleasantly bright
a sunny cheerful room
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